May 13, 2024

2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalogue

2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalogue Archived Catalogue

Course Descriptions

All undergraduate courses offered by the university are listed. Not all of the courses listed are offered within a single academic year. A listing of the courses offered during a given semester is available online before preregistration each semester.

Note: This catalogue has been amended per a 2016 UNCW Faculty Senate decision to retroactively remove the Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster requirement from the University Studies program. Students who wish to complete a cluster may do so, however, completion of a cluster is no longer required. Course description references to Thematic Transdisciplinary Clusters apply to students who choose to complete a cluster.

Trial Courses

Academic departments may offer special trial courses during the fall and spring semesters on a one-time basis without adding them to their regular departmental offerings. A second trial offering, if additional data are essential, must be within two regular semesters of the first. Numbers designating these special courses are 292 and 492. Descriptive information on trial courses does not appear in the catalogue but is on file in the Office of the Registrar.

Sequenced Courses

A hyphen connecting courses (e.g., 201-202) indicates that the first course in the sequence must be satisfactorily completed prior to registration in the second course of the sequence. When course numbers are separated by a comma (e.g., 201, 202), the first course is not necessarily prerequisite to those following.

Online Courses

The university currently offers a variety of online courses, and two degree programs, the RN to B.S. option in nursing and Bachelor of Science in clinical research (CLR), are delivered totally online. Such courses are so designated in the Class Schedule and are open to both on- and off-campus students. Students interested in these programs should consult the online courses Web site http://www.uncw.edu/online.

Credits and Class Meetings

Unless specifically indicated at the end of the course description, the number of hours a class meets each week is the same as the credit hour value of the course. The semester hours credit for each course is indicated in parentheses immediately below the title of the course. For example, if three hours of credit may be earned, the credit is indicated as follows: (3). In variable credit courses, the minimum and maximum hours are shown as follows: (1-3).

Course Prefixes

The prefixes used to designate courses are abbreviations of the names of departments or fields of study within departments, as shown below:

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Creative Writing
	CRW 207 - Fiction Writing Credits: 3 Prerequisite: CRW 201 ; prerequisite or corequisite: CRW 203 . Instruction in writing fiction, including critical evaluation by instructor and class of students’ original works. Students also critique and relate to their own work the fiction of relevant professional authors. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRW 208 - Poetry Writing Credits: 3 Prerequisite: CRW 201 ; prerequisite or corequisite: CRW 203 . Instruction in writing poetry, including critical evaluation by instructor and class of students’ original works. Students also critique and relate to their own work the poetry of relevant professional poets. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRW 209 - Creative Nonfiction Credits: 3 Prerequisite: CRW 201 ; prerequisite or corequisite: CRW 203 . Instruction in writing creative nonfiction, including critical evaluation by instructor and class of students’ original works. Students also critique and relate to their own work the work of relevant professional authors. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRW 210 - Writing for Digital Media Credits: 3 Prerequisite: ENG 101 or ENG 103 or consent of instructor. Instruction in writing narrative as a foundation for digital-arts projects. Focus will be on the writing process, from story ideas to revised drafts, with the aim of applying the written works to digital-arts projects. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRW 302 - Forms of Creative Nonfiction Credits: 3 Prerequisite: CRW 209 . Prerequisites or corequisites: CRW 207 and CRW 208 or declared minor in creative nonfiction writing. Restricted to CRW majors, pre-CRW majors, and declared minors in creative nonfiction writing. Study of the aesthetics and techniques of creative nonfiction and of the history of nonfictional forms such as the memoir and the literary essay, as developed by classic and contemporary writers. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRW 303 - Forms of Poetry Credits: 3 Prerequisite: CRW 208 . Prerequisites or corequisites: CRW 207 and CRW 209 or declared minor in poetry writing. Restricted to CRW majors and pre-CRW majors, and declared minors in poetry writing. Study of the aesthetics of poetry, poetic technique, and the history of poetic forms such as the ballad, the sonnet, the ode, and free verse, as developed by classic and contemporary writers. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRW 304 - Forms of Dramatic Writing Credits: 3 Prerequisite: CRW 209 . Prerequisites or corequisites: CRW 207 and CRW 208 . Restricted to CRW majors, pre-CRW majors and declared minors in creative nonfiction writing. Study of the aesthetics of dramatic writing, dramatic technique, and the history of dramatic forms such as tragedy, comedy, the screenplay, and the musical, as developed by classic and contemporary writers. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRW 305 - The Creative Process Credits: 3 Prerequisite or corequisite: CRW 207 , CRW 208 or CRW 209 or consent of instructor. Investigation through reading, lectures, discussions, writing, and exercises of the creative process in general and its particular application to literary art. Readings include studies of the creative process in a variety of other disciplines. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRW 306 - Forms of Fiction Credits: 3 Prerequisite: CRW 207 . Prequisites or corequisites: CRW 208 and CRW 209 . Restricted to CRW majors and pre-CRW majors. Study of the aesthetics and technique of fiction, and the history of fictional forms such as the epic, the short story, and the novel, as developed by classic and contemporary writers. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRW 307 - Intermediate Fiction Writing Credits: 3 Prerequisite: CRW 207 . Prerequisites or corequisites: CRW 208 and CRW 209 . Restricted to CRW and Pre-CRW majors. Techniques of writing fiction and development of the creative process, including writing exercises, editing, and workshop discussion. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRW 308 - Intermediate Poetry Writing Credits: 3 Prerequisite: CRW 208 . Prerequisites or corequisites: CRW 207 and CRW 209 or declared minor in poetry writing. Techniques of writing poetry and development of the creative process, including writing exercises, editing, and workshop discussion. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRW 309 - Intermediate Creative Nonfiction Credits: 3 Prerequisite: CRW 209 . Prerequisites or corequisites: CRW 207 and CRW 208 or declared minor in creative nonfiction writing. Techniques of writing creative nonfiction and development of the creative process, including writing exercises, editing, and workshop discussion. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRW 314 - Theory and Practice of Literary Translation Credits: 3 Prerequisite: CRW 307 , CRW 308 , CRW 309 , or consent of instructor. Introduction to the theory and practice of literary translation. Includes translation exercises, workshop discussion, reading on the history and theory of translation. Satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Living in a Global Society. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRW 315 - Special Topics in Creative Writing Credits: 3 Prerequisite: CRW 207 , CRW 208 or CRW 209 or consent of instructor. An intensive study of a particular subject in creative writing. Topics vary from semester to semester and may include the short story; contemporary poets and movements; writing and the visual arts. May be repeated once under a different subtitle. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRW 316 - Playwriting Credits: 3 (THR 316 ) Prerequisite: CRW 207 , CRW 208 or CRW 209 or consent of instructor. Analysis of one-act plays and their construction; the writing of an original one-act play required. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRW 318 - Screenwriting I: Introduction to Screenwriting Credits: 3 (FST 318 ) Prerequisite or corequisite: FST 201 ; or prerequisite: PCRW, CRW and CRW 207 , CRW 208 or CRW 209 ; or permission of instructor. Theory and practice of screenwriting an emphasis on the fundamentals of narrative structure. Students write original scripts, including a short screenplay for possible use in FST 495 . Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRW 320 - Special Workshop in Writing Credits: 1 - 3 Prerequisites: CRW 207 , CRW 208 or CRW 209 , as required by course topic. Workshop in one or more genres of creative writing. May be repeated under different subtitles, 9 hours maximum. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRW 321 - Books and Publishing Credits: 3 Prerequisite: CRW 201 . Introduction to the culture and commerce of books. Examines the life cycle of a book; the people and processes involved in book publishing including editorial practice and the issues involved in editorial decision-making; and the business, economics, and ethics of the publishing industry. Engagement in a variety of publishing activities, such as a mock book auction and a chapbook publication. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRW 322 - Editing for Publication Credits: 3 Prerequisite: CRW 201 or CRW 203 . Corequisites: CRW 207 , CRW 208 , or CRW 209 . Restricted to CRW and Pre-CRW majors. Intensive course in applied self-editing. Course content focuses on grammar, spelling, writing mechanics, usage, precision, and best practices to prepare manuscripts for critique and consideration for publication. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRW 323 - Bookbuilding Credits: 3 Prerequisite: CRW 207 , CRW 208 or CRW 209 or consent of instructor. Introduction to principles of effective graphic design and typography for book publishing, using desktop publishing applications in a computer lab setting and including hands-on production of several publications. Includes survey history and future trends in printing and publishing. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRW 324 - Special Topics in Publishing Credits: 3 Prerequisite: CRW 207 , CRW 208 or CRW 209 or consent of instructor. Intensive examination of a special area of publishing, such as electronic publishing, editing poetry, or history of the book. May be repeated under different subtitles, 9 hours maximum. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRW 325 - Literary Magazine Practicum Credits: 3 Applied course in the publication of a literary journal. The practical business of running a literary magazine, including editorial, marketing, and sales decisions. Assignments include reading submissions, proofreading and fact-checking, assisting in the creation and production of promotional materials, commenting on design decisions, selecting artwork/illustrations, and meeting production deadlines. May be repeated, 6 hours maximum. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRW 327 - Special Workshop in Fiction Writing Credits: 1 - 3 Prerequisite: CRW 207 . Workshop in special topics of fiction writing. May be repeated under different subtitles. 9 credit hours maximum. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRW 328 - Special Workshop in Poetry Writing Credits: 1 - 3 Prerequisite: CRW 208 . Workshop in special topics of poetry writing. May be repeated under different subtitles. 9 credit hours maximum. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRW 329 - Special Workshop in Creative Nonfiction Writing Credits: 1 - 3 Prerequisite: CRW 209 . Workshop in special topics of creative nonfiction writing. May be repeated under different subtitles for 9 credit hours maximum. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRW 407 - Advanced Fiction Writing Credits: 3 Prerequisite: CRW 307 . Prerequisites or corequisites: CRW 306 and CRW 322 . Restricted to CRW majors. Advanced techniques of writing fiction and development of the creative process, including writing exercises, editing, and workshop discussion. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRW 408 - Advanced Poetry Writing Credits: 3 Prerequisite: CRW 308 . Prerequisites or corequisites: CRW 303 and CRW 322 or declared minor in poetry writing. Advanced techniques of writing poetry and development of the creative process, including writing exercises, editing, and workshop discussion. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRW 409 - Advanced Creative Nonfiction Credits: 3 Prerequisite: CRW 309 . Prerequisites or corequisites: CRW 302 and CRW 322 or declared minor in creative nonfiction writing. Advanced techniques of writing creative nonfiction and development of the creative process, including writing exercises, editing, and workshop discussion. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRW 418 - Screenwriting II: Writing the Feature Film Credits: 3 (FST 418 ) Prerequisites: CRW or FST major and FST 318 (CRW 318 ) or consent of instructor. The craft of screenwriting applied to the feature form. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRW 419 - Screenwriting III: Film Adaptation Credits: 3 (FST 419 ) Prerequisite: FST 318 (CRW 318 ) or consent of instructor. Writing, revision, and completion of screen adaptation of literary work. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRW 445 - Advanced Playwriting Credits: 3 Prerequisite: CRW 316 (THR 316 ) or consent of instructor. Advanced techniques of playwriting with an emphasis on full-length plays; the writing of an original full-length play. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRW 460 - Publishing Practicum Credits: 1 - 3 Prerequisite: CRW 323 , plus either CRW 321 or CRW 322 , or consent of instructor. Practical course in book and periodical publishing, in conjunction with the CRW Publishing Laboratory. Hands-on experience editing, designing, and producing publications such as books, chapbooks, literary broadsides, and promotional materials. May be repeated up to 6 hours. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRW 491 - Directed Individual Study Credits: 1 - 3 Prerequisite: Nine hours of literature or writing courses (depending on project focus), at least three of which are at the 300-400 level; overall GPA of at least 2.00; junior or senior standing; and consent of instructor, department chair, and dean. Involves investigation under faculty supervision beyond what is offered in existing courses. For further information, consult the Directed Individual Study section in this catalogue. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRW 496 - Senior Seminar in Creative Writing Credits: 6 Prerequisite: Senior standing and CRW 407 , CRW 408 or CRW 409 or consent of instructor. Majors only. Seminar addressing issues of the profession, including preparing a manuscript for submission to publishers, publishing, advanced study, the writing life, ethics, and employment. Senior thesis, chapbook created in conjunction with the UNCW Publishing Laboratory, and public oral presentation of creative work required. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom/Certified Internship Program. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRW 498 - Internship in Writing Credits: 1 - 6 Prerequisite: ENG 103 or ENG 201 , and nine additional hours of CRW writing courses, of which at least three are at the 300-400 level. Academic training and practical writing experience through work in a private company or public agency. Faculty supervision and evaluation of all study and on-site activity. Open to students of junior or senior standing in all majors who have been approved by the faculty internship advisor. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRW 499 - Honors Work in Creative Writing Credits: 2 - 3 Prerequisite: Eligibility for honors program and nine hours of literature or CRW writing courses (depending on project focus), at least three hours at the 300-400 level. Independent study for honors students. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
Criminology
	CRM 105 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Credits: 3 Study of criminal law and the criminal justice system in the U.S. Emphasis on structure and function of police, courts and corrections. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Understanding Human Institutions and Behaviors. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRM 110 - Crime and Justice Issues Credits: 3 Critical issues and contemporary debates in crime and justice. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Understanding Human Institutions and Behaviors. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRM 255 - Criminology Credits: 3 (SOC 255 ) Prerequisite: CRM 105 or SOC 105 . May not be taken for credit if student has already completed SOC 256 or CRM 256 . The scientific study of the nature, extent, correlates and etiology of crime, with an emphasis on sociological theories of crime. Topics include crimes against persons and property, public order crimes, and both informal and formal reactions to crime. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Understanding Human Institutions and Behaviors. Partially satisfies University Studies III: Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster/Human Behavior. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRM 256 - Criminology: Writing Intensive Credits: 3 (SOC 256 ) Prerequisite: CRM 105 or SOC 105 . May not be taken for credit if student has already completed SOC 255 or CRM 255.The scientific study of the nature, extent, correlates, and etiology of crime, with an emphasis on sociological theories of crime. Topics include crimes against persons and property, public order crimes, and both informal and formal reactions to crime. This course will require students to submit formal written work as well as informal writing assignments. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Understanding Human Institutions and Behaviors. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRM 300 - Methods of Social Research Credits: 3 (SOC 300 ) Prerequisite: SOC 105 or CRM 105 ; pre or co-requisite: MAT 111 or higher (excluding MAT 141 , MAT 142 ) or a score of 4 or higher on the UNCW math placement test. Introduction to logic and methods of sociological research. Topics include connections between theory and research, problem formulation and research design, conceptualization and measurement, sampling, modes of observation and analysis, ethical issues, and the political context of research. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRM 301 - Sociological Data Analysis and Interpretation Credits: 3 (SOC 301 ) Prerequisites: CRM 105 or SOC 105 , CRM 300 or SOC 300 , and MAT 111 or higher (excluding MAT 141 , MAT 142 ) or a score of 4 or higher on the UNCW math placement test. Instruction in computer-assisted univariate and bivariate analysis and interpretation of social science data. This course satisfies the department computer competency requirement. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Quantitative and Logical Reasoning. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRM 307 - Police in Society Credits: 3 Prerequisite: CRM 105 . Analysis of role and behavior of police in the U.S. Special attention to social environment and political climate affecting the police. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRM 310 - White Collar Crime Credits: 3 Prerequisite: CRM 105 . Study of crimes of the powerful and the privileged. Topics include: corporate crime; environmental crime; antitrust violations; political bribery; corruption; tax evasion; fraud; embezzlement; conflict of interest. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRM 315 - Victimology Credits: 3 Prerequisite: CRM 105 . Role of victims in crime and criminal justice system. Special focus on sexual battery, battered women and child abuse. Partially Satisfies University Studies III: Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster/Gender and Social Justice. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRM 320 - Criminal Courts Credits: 3 Prerequisite: CRM 105 . Analysis of structure and function of U.S. criminal courts. Examines relationships among the courthouse work-group (police, prosecutor, defense attorney, judge) and the role of witnesses, victims, defendants and jurors. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRM 330 - Corrections Credits: 3 Prerequisite: CRM 105 . Study of societal patterns of punishment, alternatives to incarceration, consequences of imprisonment and correctional strategies of rehabilitation and deterrence. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRM 350 - Juvenile Justice Credits: 3 Prerequisite CRM 105 . Study of the American juvenile justice system, including its origins and current developments. Topics include definition of juvenile delinquency, philosophy and procedures of the juvenile justice system, correctional treatment of juveniles, and prevention and intervention strategies. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRM 370 - Minorities, Crime and Criminal Justice Policy Credits: 3 Prerequisite: CRM 105 plus 3 additional hours in CRM. Study of minorities in crime and criminal justice system. Special focus on the role of racism and sexism in theories of crime and in administration of justice. Partially Satisfies University Studies III: Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster/Gender and Social Justice. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRM 375 - Drugs and Crime Credits: 3 Prerequisite: CRM 105 or consent of instructor. Examination of the impact of drug use upon families, communities and the criminal justice system. Special attention given to how drug laws have criminalized vast numbers of people within our society. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRM 380 - Criminal Law Credits: 3 Prerequisite: CRM 105 plus 3 additional hours in CRM. Basic concepts of statutory and common law. Topics include: definition of crime; elements of major crimes; criminal responsibility; defenses to criminal charges; inchoate and group criminality; and limitations of the criminal law. Special focus on North Carolina law. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRM 381 - Criminal Procedure Credits: 3 Prerequisite: CRM 105 and 3 additional hours in CRM. Basic concepts of procedural law. Topics include the nationalization of the Bill of Rights, searchers, seizures, probable cause, warrants, arrest, self-incrimination, right to counsel, and double jeopardy. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRM 385 - Law of Evidence Credits: 3 Prerequisite: CRM 105 plus 6 additional hours in CRM. Rules of evidence for both criminal and civil cases, with emphasis on Federal Rules of Evidence and North Carolina code. Topics include relevance, hearsay and witness impeachment. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRM 390 - Media, Crime, and Justice Credits: 3 Prerequisite: CRM 105 . Examination of the relationship between mass media, crime, and criminal justice with special emphasis on how media images affect crime and justice attitudes, ideology, and policy. Includes examination of entertainment and news media in both electronic and print forms. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRM 391 - Public Sociology/Criminology Seminar Credits: 3 (SOC 391 ) Prerequisite: SOC 300/CRM 300 , SOC 301/CRM 301 , and SOC 360. This topical seminar is the first in a two-semester sequence CRM/SOC 391 (Fall) and CRM/SOC 496 (Spring). Students apply sociological tools to real-life issues in a variety of social settings and submit research proposals to the faculty coordinator. Methods may include surveys, planning, program and community development, and evaluation applications. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRM 395 - Topical Seminar Credits: 3 Prerequisite: CRM 105 ; Sophomore standing and above. Discussion of selected topics in criminology and criminal justice. May be repeated once under a different subtitle/topic. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRM 405 - Criminal Justice Administration Credits: 3 Prerequisite: CRM 105 plus 6 additional hours in CRM. Concentration on management techniques and supervisory roles for various administrative segments of the criminal justice system. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRM 410 - World Criminal Justice Systems Credits: 3 Prerequisite: CRM 105 plus 6 additional hours in CRM. Comparative study of criminal justice systems throughout the world. Attention to historical, structural, political, legal and philosophical similarities and differences. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRM 415 - Advanced Methods in Criminology Credits: 3 Prerequisite: Nine hours of CRM and SOC 300 . Advanced research methods with application to criminal justice agencies. Special attention to problems and practical solutions in conducting evaluation research in applied settings. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRM 420 - Collective Violence Credits: 3 Prerequisite: Nine hours in CRM and SOC 105 . Analysis of group violence and its control. Topics include: theory and strategy of mass violence, terrorism, genocide, riots and revolutions, and contemporary forms. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRM 425 - Trials of the Century Credits: 3 Prerequisite: CRM 105 plus 6 additional hours in CRM. Analysis of famous criminal trials in the United States. Important cultural, social and legal issues of celebrated cases are addressed. Most cases covered are from the 20th Century. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRM 450 - Criminal Justice Theory Credits: 3 Prerequisite: CRM 105 plus 6 additional hours in CRM. Theories of justice and crime control. Covers philosophy and principles of the U.S. system of justice. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRM 455 - Advanced Criminology Credits: 3 (SOC 455 ) Prerequisite: CRM 105 and CRM 255 (SOC 255 ), or CRM 256 (SOC 256 ). Advanced study of crime, criminality and victimization in contemporary society. Assessment of assumptions, propositions and supporting evidence of crime theories. Emphasis on developing critical thinking skills related to crime and justice. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRM 460 - Crime and Public Policy Credits: 3 Prerequisite: CRM 105 and 6 additional hours in CRM. Study of crime policies in the justice system with emphasis on theoretical and empirical merits of various crime reduction strategies. Qualitative and quantitative methods used to evaluate crime control policies. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRM 490 - Criminal Justice Practicum Credits: 3 Prerequisite: Senior standing in criminology. Corequisite: CRML 490 . Field placement in various criminal justice agencies. Integrates practical experience with classroom knowledge. Practicum students required to participate in one-hour weekly seminar (CRML 490 ). Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom.The lab for this course is CRML 490 . Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRM 491 - Directed Individual Study Credits: 1 - 3 Prerequisite: Overall GPA of at least 2.00, junior or senior standing, and consent of instructor, department chair and dean. Involves investigation under faculty supervision beyond what is offered in existing courses. For further information, consult the Directed Individual Studies section in this catalogue. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom/Certified Internship Program. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRM 495 - Senior Seminar Credits: 3 Prerequisite: CRM 255 (SOC 255 ), or CRM 256 (SOC 256 ), CRM 300 (SOC 300 ), CRM 301 (SOC 301 ) and senior standing. A topical seminar for students to apply the theories and methods they have learned as a major. Fulfills oral competency requirement. The seminar is the capstone course for majors. Satisfies University Studies VI: Common Requirements/Capstone Course. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRM 496 - Practicum in Public Sociology/Criminology Credits: 3 - 6 (SOC 496 ) Prerequisites: CRM 300 (SOC 300 ), CRM 301 (SOC 301 ), SOC 360 , and CRM 391 (SOC 391 ); junior or senior standing; instructor consent. This course is the second in a two-semester sequence. Students carry out the research proposed and approved in CRM/SOC 391. Students cannot take the public sociology/criminology practicum in addition to the criminal justice practicum (CRM 490 ), the senior seminar (CRM 495 ) or the Honor’s Thesis course (CRM 499 /SOC 499 ). Satisfies University Studies VI: Common Requirements/Capstone Course. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom. Satisfies the CAS oral competency requirement. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRM 499 - Honors Work in Criminal Justice Credits: 2 - 3 Prerequisite: Eligibility for honors program, CRM 255 (SOC 255 ) or CRM 256 (SOC 256 ), CRM 300 (SOC 300 ), CRM 301 (SOC 301 ) and junior or senior status. Independent work for honors students in which students apply criminological theory and methods to a major research project and paper that is then presented orally before an examining committee. Honors work is typically completed in two 3 credit hour semesters. This course serves as an alternative to the CRM 495 capstone requirement for criminology majors. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Writing Intensive. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Information Literacy. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom. Satisfies University Studies VI: Capstone Courses and College of Arts and Sciences oral communication requirement. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	CRML 490 - Criminal Justice Laboratory Credits: 1 Corequisite: CRM 490 . Classroom discussion of selected topics related to criminal justice practicum.This course is the lab for CRM 490 . Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
Economics
	ECN 125 - Survey of Economics Credits: 3 An introduction to economics principles for non-business and non-economics majors. Current analysis rather than theoretical analysis is utilized to present and show the relevance of economics principles. (Not open to students who have earned credit for either ECN 221 or ECN 222 .) Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Understanding Human Institutions and Behaviors. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	ECN 221 - Principles of Economics-Micro Credits: 3 Prerequisite: MAT 111 . Analysis of decision-making processes and economic equilibrium for the individual firm and consumer at an introductory level. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Understanding Human Institutions and Behaviors. Partially satisfies University Studies III: Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster/Foundations for Systems Thinking. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	ECN 222 - Principles of Economics-Macro Credits: 3 Prerequisite: ECN 221 . Aggregate economic analysis examining the effects of fiscal and monetary policy upon aggregate employment, income and prices at an introductory level. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Understanding Human Institutions and Behaviors. Partially satisfies University Studies III: Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster/Foundations for Systems Thinking. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	ECN 250 - Capitalism and the Global Market Credits: 3 An introduction to the history of capitalism, the current global market society, and the ethics of capitalism. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Understanding Human Institutions and Behaviors. Partially satisfies University Studies III: Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster/Foundations for Systems Thinking. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	ECN 321 - Intermediate Microeconomics Credits: 3 Prerequisite: MAT 151 and ECN 222 and admission to Cameron School of Business. A theoretical analysis of individual consumer and firm behavior and general equilibrium. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	ECN 322 - Intermediate Macroeconomics Credits: 3 Prerequisite: ECN 222 and admission to Cameron School of Business. A theoretical analysis of the determination of aggregate income, aggregate employment, and the average price level and role of monetary and fiscal policy in the macroeconomy. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	ECN 324 - Financial Markets and Institutions Credits: 3 (FIN 324 ) Prerequisite: ECN 222 . An introduction to the financial and economic environment within which a firm must operate. Analysis of the sources and the cost and availability of funds in a domestic and international setting; analysis of international monetary flows; financial decision making in an integrated world economy. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	ECN 325 - Environmental Economics Credits: 3 (EVS 325 ) Prerequisite: ECN 125 or ECN 221 . Application of basic economics principles is used to help understand environmental problems and evaluate alternative solutions. Economic principles will be employed to analyze fundamental environmental issues such as property rights, externalities, conservation, and public goods. Public policy issues such as environment protection, natural resource damage assessment, and pollution control will be evaluated from an economic perspective. Specific focus will be given to methods for non-market valuation. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	ECN 326 - Comparative Economic Systems Credits: 3 Prerequisite: ECN 125 or ECN 222 and admission to Cameron School of Business. Analysis of economic systems operating under capitalism, socialism, communism, and fascism; institutions and organization of production and government; decision-making; distribution of income; problems of developing nations. Satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Living in a Global Society. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	ECN 327 - Health Economics Credits: 3 Prerequisite: ECN 125 or ECN 221 . Analysis of health-care delivery using economic reasoning. Specific topics include the demand for health, medical care, and insurance; socio-economic patterns in health-related behaviors and outcomes; physician and hospital services; private and public financing of care; regulation of the health-care marketplace; and medical innovation. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	ECN 328 - Public Finance Credits: 3 Prerequisite: ECN 222 and admission to Cameron School of Business. Study of state, local, and federal government revenue and expenditures; theory of taxation, tax shifting and incidence; theory of public goods, fiscal neutrality and government regulation; methods of achieving efficiency in government benefit-cost analysis, program budgeting (PPB), and pricing of government services. Satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Living in Our Diverse Nation. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	ECN 329 - Industrial Organization and Public Policy Credits: 3 Prerequisite: ECN 222 and admission to Cameron School of Business. A theoretical and empirical study of how the structure of industry affects the conduct and performance of the firm; balanced coverage of public policy as it affects structure, conduct and performance. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	ECN 330 - Natural Resource Economics Credits: 3 (EVS 330 ) Prerequisite: ECN 125 or ECN 221 . Economic principles are developed and applied to evaluate public and private decisions involving the use and allocation of natural resources. Optimal control theory is developed and applied to the management of natural resources. Attention is given to specific resources management areas such as forests and fisheries. The feasibility of alternatives for public policy is evaluated. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	ECN 377 - Introduction to Econometrics and Data Analytics Credits: 3 Prerequisites: ECN 222 and QMM 280 and either admission to Cameron School of Business or declared minor in economics. Introduction to applied estimation, testing and interpretation of economic models useful for business and policy decision-making. Emphasis on applied, client-driven model formulation, data acquisition and manipulation, and model estimation using statistical regression in a desktop computing environment. Extensive practice in interpretation of results for business and policy audiences. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	ECN 421 - History of Economic Thought Credits: 3 Prerequisite: ECN 222 and admission to Cameron School of Business. Scientific economic thought and philosophy from ancient to modern times. Open-ended as to dates of time period covered. Primary emphasis is on topics as opposed to schools of thought. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	ECN 426 - International Trade and Finance Credits: 3 (INB 426 ) Prerequisite: ECN 222 , INB 300 and admission to Cameron School of Business. A consideration of international trade theory and international financial institutions, including comparative advantage, exchange rates and balance of payments problems. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	ECN 427 - Labor Economics Credits: 3 Prerequisite: ECN 222 and admission to Cameron School of Business. An analysis of the demand for and the supply of labor at the individual and the aggregate level; labor unions and collective bargaining. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	ECN 428 - Applied Regional Analysis Credits: 3 Prerequisite: ECN 222 and admission to Cameron School of Business. Theoretical and applied analysis of patterns and trends in local, state, and regional economic growth. Use of current computer-based methods in regional economic analysis including economic impact models. Applied analysis of current regional issues and government policies to address these issues. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	ECN 429 - Economics of Growth and Development Credits: 3 Prerequisites: ECN 222 and admission to Cameron School of Business. Economic principles are developed and applied to evaluate theories of economic growth and development in an international context. Major topics include: Measuring growth, theory of economic growth, the economics of poverty, agricultural issues, health, nutrition, productivity, gender bias, education, and technological change; government failures, migration and population growth, theories of income distribution, human capital theory, social capital theory, the effect of geography on growth, and sustainable development. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	ECN 432 - Advanced Open Economy Macroeconomics Credits: 3 Prerequisites: ECN 322 and admission to the Cameron School of Business. Analysis of forces that determine output, employment, inflation, wages, and interest rates in an open-economy setting. Topics include the challenges faced by policymakers, the role of exchange rates in the macroeconomic adjustment process, guidelines for monetary policy, and interactions between the macro economy and the financial system. Special emphasis on using high frequency macroeconomic data - such as employment, retail sales, housing, and CPI releases - to assess economic trends and present research on important policy issues. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	ECN 433 - Introduction to Speculative Markets Credits: 3 (FIN 433 ) Prerequisite: ECN 324 and FIN 335 or consent of department chair and admission to Cameron School of Business. Elementary economics of financial futures and options markets. Mechanics of trading and coverage of existing regulations. Pricing and strategies in options and futures contracts in the markets for financial assets and commodities. Hedging, risk management and valuation. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	ECN 477 - Advanced Econometrics and Research Methods Credits: 3 Prerequisite: ECN 222 , QMM 280 , ECN 377 and either admission to Cameron School of Business or declared minor in Economics. An introduction to the formalization of economic hypotheses into testable relationships and the application of appropriate statistical techniques. Theoretical aspects are covered, but primary emphasis is on computer application utilizing regression analysis. Satisfies University Studies VI: Common Requirements/Capstone Course. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	ECN 491 - Directed Individual Study Credits: 1 - 6 Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing and consent of department chairperson and admission to Cameron School of Business. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	ECN 495 - Seminar in Economics Credits: 1 - 3 Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing and consent of the department chairperson and admission to Cameron School of Business. This course may be repeated under a different subtitle. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	ECN 498 - Internship in Economics Credits: 1 - 6 Prerequisites: Junior or senior status, consent of department chairperson, and admission to Cameron School of Business. This class involves the application of economics concepts in a “real world” setting. The participant receives hands-on experience under the joint guidance of a manager from a business or not-for-profit organization and a faculty supervisor. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	ECN 499 - Honors Work in Economics Credits: 2 - 3 Prerequisite: Senior standing and admission to Cameron School of Business. Independent work for honors students. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
Education
	EDN 105 - Education Living-Learning Seminar Credits: 1 Prerequisite: Must be a resident of the Education Living-Learning Community housing. This course is required of all Education Living-Learning Community (ELLC) participants during the spring semester of the freshman year. Students will orient to campus life as well as expand their knowledge of the education profession. Students will engage in collaborative learning, guest speakers, field experiences, readings of selected educational literature, and special events. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	EDN 200 - Teacher, School and Society Credits: 3 Corequisite: EDNL 200 . Introductory course in the Watson School of Education (WSE) teacher education program that examines historical, sociological and philosophical foundations of education. The course addresses knowledge and analytical skills in relation to the goals and purposes of education. The course further provides an introduction to diversity issues in education. In addition, students are challenged to critically reflect on their personal and educational experiences as preservice professionals. The course introduces the WSE’s conceptual framework. Satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Living in Our Diverse Nation.The lab for this course is EDNL 200 . Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	EDN 203 - Psychological Foundations of Teaching Credits: 3 A study of the major psychological variables that influence learning in schools and their applications to teaching. Addresses theories and systems of learning (behavioral, cognitive, constructivist, and humanistic); major developmental processes and typical characteristics; and principles of motivation. Variables explaining and accounting for individual differences will be examined, including cultural aspects of learning and special needs learners. Students will learn about practices associated with effective teaching, including classroom management, and standards for valid assessment of student learning. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Understanding Human Institutions and Behaviors. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	EDN 204 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education Credits: 3 This introductory course is designed for students who are interested in early childhood education and early intervention as professional careers. It examines the theoretical bases for teaching and early intervention with young children birth through five and their families. Content includes an overview of the historical roots, current issues, program models, and goals of early childhood education as well as an introduction to professional standards and organizations. Particular emphasis is placed on environments and interactions that are responsive to children’s developmental, individual, and cultural needs. Field experiences required. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.

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CRW 207 - Fiction Writing

CRW 208 - Poetry Writing

CRW 209 - Creative Nonfiction

CRW 210 - Writing for Digital Media

CRW 302 - Forms of Creative Nonfiction

CRW 303 - Forms of Poetry

CRW 304 - Forms of Dramatic Writing

CRW 305 - The Creative Process

CRW 306 - Forms of Fiction

CRW 307 - Intermediate Fiction Writing

CRW 308 - Intermediate Poetry Writing

CRW 309 - Intermediate Creative Nonfiction

CRW 314 - Theory and Practice of Literary Translation

CRW 315 - Special Topics in Creative Writing

CRW 316 - Playwriting

CRW 318 - Screenwriting I: Introduction to Screenwriting

CRW 320 - Special Workshop in Writing

CRW 321 - Books and Publishing

CRW 322 - Editing for Publication

CRW 323 - Bookbuilding

CRW 324 - Special Topics in Publishing

CRW 325 - Literary Magazine Practicum

CRW 327 - Special Workshop in Fiction Writing

CRW 328 - Special Workshop in Poetry Writing

CRW 329 - Special Workshop in Creative Nonfiction Writing

CRW 407 - Advanced Fiction Writing

CRW 408 - Advanced Poetry Writing

CRW 409 - Advanced Creative Nonfiction

CRW 418 - Screenwriting II: Writing the Feature Film

CRW 419 - Screenwriting III: Film Adaptation

CRW 445 - Advanced Playwriting

CRW 460 - Publishing Practicum

CRW 491 - Directed Individual Study

CRW 496 - Senior Seminar in Creative Writing

CRW 498 - Internship in Writing

CRW 499 - Honors Work in Creative Writing

CRM 105 - Introduction to Criminal Justice

CRM 110 - Crime and Justice Issues

CRM 255 - Criminology

CRM 256 - Criminology: Writing Intensive

CRM 300 - Methods of Social Research

CRM 301 - Sociological Data Analysis and Interpretation

CRM 307 - Police in Society

CRM 310 - White Collar Crime

CRM 315 - Victimology

CRM 320 - Criminal Courts

CRM 330 - Corrections

CRM 350 - Juvenile Justice

CRM 370 - Minorities, Crime and Criminal Justice Policy

CRM 375 - Drugs and Crime

CRM 380 - Criminal Law

CRM 381 - Criminal Procedure

CRM 385 - Law of Evidence

CRM 390 - Media, Crime, and Justice

CRM 391 - Public Sociology/Criminology Seminar

CRM 395 - Topical Seminar

CRM 405 - Criminal Justice Administration

CRM 410 - World Criminal Justice Systems

CRM 415 - Advanced Methods in Criminology

CRM 420 - Collective Violence

CRM 425 - Trials of the Century

CRM 450 - Criminal Justice Theory

CRM 455 - Advanced Criminology

CRM 460 - Crime and Public Policy

CRM 490 - Criminal Justice Practicum

CRM 491 - Directed Individual Study

CRM 495 - Senior Seminar

CRM 496 - Practicum in Public Sociology/Criminology

CRM 499 - Honors Work in Criminal Justice

CRML 490 - Criminal Justice Laboratory

ECN 125 - Survey of Economics

ECN 221 - Principles of Economics-Micro

ECN 222 - Principles of Economics-Macro

ECN 250 - Capitalism and the Global Market